"I wanted to tell you this from a long time but.........i was late, too late......" Armaan trailed off as he stared at the table in daze. Right now i am at a coffee shop near my university.

I was going home from my university but midway Armaan called and asked me for a meetup so i asked Asif uncle to stop the car at the coffee shop. He is my permanent driver from the day i got married to Yuhaan, although i refused at first but who can stop 'The Yuhaan Hamdaani' from making people do what he wanted.

Getting out of my thoughts, i frowned looking at Armaan. Why is he behaving so weirdly? The hesitancy in his voice right now is very disturbing. I cleared my throat gaining his attention and he started again.

"You know what everyone thought like Mom, Afreen, they wanted you to be my bride......." I cutted him off right that second "Armaan stop it! Whatever it was but it was never from my side, it was just a wishful thinking of Aunty and Afreen. It has nothing to do with what you are saying right now" my voice came out a bit harsh as i was really angry. I don't understand why everyone think like that. I never thought of Armaan in that context. He was just a good friend and nothing more.

"Not just Mom and Afreen, it was my wish, i wanted you to be mine" I narrowed my eyes at him shooting draggers at his face before standing up "I can understand, feelings and thoughts are not in control but i am telling you for a last time, you are just my good friend, i never thought of you in that way. Moreover i am married now, if you had any feelings you shouldn't have told me now because it only weakened our friendship and nothing more" with that i turned to leave but gasped when he caught my wrist stopping me midway.

"Leave my hand" i jerked my hand away from his grasp spatting in anger. I don't like any non-Mehram touching me without my permission!

He mumbled a sorry asking dejectedly "We will remain friends right"? As i was going to answer him, a cold voice answered his question "Never" with that heard, a hand slid across my waist securely, the anger from before vanished in the thin air as soon as i came face to face with my husband.

This morning when i woke up for fajr, he was no where to be seen. My back was slightly strained because of sleeping in the sitting position all night but when i woke up i was laying on the bed with a comforter wrapped above me.

"She is My Wife, get this straight to your skull, the sooner the better because i will not think twice before dropping you dead at my feet" Yuhaan declared possessively and dragged me out holding my hand tightly but stopped at the entrance turning his face towards Armaan.

"Mark my words because you very well know Yuhaan Hamdaani doesn't make empty threats" His icy voice made the drop in temperature. His clenched jaw, fisted hand and dark eyes were enough to tell me he was beyond angry, he was in pure rage.

As soon as we sat in the car, the partition was pulled up and his cold voice resounded in the car "What was he saying"? I casted my eyes down and mumbled slowly "Nothing special"

As soon as the words left my mouth, i gasped in shock as i was abruptly pulled in his lap. In a reflex i wrapped my arms around his neck to support myself and his hands snaked through my petite waist in a protective manner "Yuh......." I trailed off as he leaned dangerously closer to my face but his eyes were of darkest shade of blue like an ocean with deep dark scars.

"I don't want to see him with you ever again" His icy tone was commanding as he gave away the death warrant "He is just a friend" I mumbled lowly averting my eyes down but he jerked my waist pulling me closer that i felt my breath was hitched in my throat "I don't f*cking care" Okay! His anger is beyond rage now because he always curse when his anger is out of control.

I blew out a soft breath and closing my eyes i attached my forehead with him "Okay! Now calm down" his rigid breathing softened in few seconds as he also blew out a sigh.

We both sat there in eachother's embrace for a minute before i asked softly, opening my eyes slowly "How come you are here"?

He also opened his eyes "I was nearby" Saying this he picked a file from the side and placed it in my hands, narrowing my eyes at him i opened the file fearing a little as it could be any other contract but i widened my eyes in happiness as soon as i read the content.

I turned towards him as my eyes got watery "You got the custody"? I asked a bit excitedly and just as he nodded i pulled him in a bear hug "Congratulations! I am so happy. They are rightfully yours but wait how did you got the custody this soon because the court needed 6 months for the verification right"? he snuggled his head in my neck before whispering in my ear in a hushed tone "Ours!"

"Huh..." I frowned a little and pulled away confused at his words "They're not just rightfully mine now, they are ours, our children and i don't know why they gave me the custody this soon but the point is i have their legal custody in my hands" He clarified with a small smile and a smile also appeared on my face but the next second a thought striked back in my mind.

He got married to me for 2 reasons, one was because of his grandfather's will and second was because of the children's custody, now that both of reasons are fulfilled, is he going to divorce me?

Without thinking anything else i asked him "Are you going to divorce me now"? At my words he knitted his brows together "Who said this"? His question was simple but his tone was frosty.

"You gave me contract papers last night and you got married to me because of the 2 reasons, now that the both of them are fulfilled, are you going to leave me?........ actually yes you are going to divorce me, you said it yourself that night that i am no one and just a........" I trailed off as my lips got sealed with the soft ones.

In a second i hissed in pain as he nibbled my lower lip in his teeth and i instantly pushed him away "What are you doing"?

"It's your punishment and who the f*ck told you that i am going to divorce you and which night i told you that you are no one"? His glare was stilled on my face as he questioned shooting draggers at my face.

"First of all can you stop cursing, i don't like it, secondly who will tell me when only you and me knew about the fake marriage thing, thirdly you said those exact words in the hospital" I said it all in one breath getting angry second by second and wriggled from his embrace but he didn't let me "Stop it Ayzal" he said as he took a deep sigh looking at me softly.

"I am not going to divorce you, never and ever! And honestly speaking i don't remember what sh*t i said to you that night.......I wasn't angry at you, i was angry at myself, i was scared of the thought of breaking the promise i made with my brother and unintentionally all of my anger was burst upon you, i am sorry, i......." He trailed off as he averted his eyes.

"It's okay i wasn't angry with you" I truthfully answered and he asked narrowing his eyes at me "Because of my bullsh*t your behaviour was changed"? I nodded my head before answering him "At that time your words made me realize that i held no importance in your life and most of all you didn't trusted me. Yeah i was angry that you put whole blame of the incident on me but later i realized you were right you hired me as their nanny and it was my responsibility to take care of them which i didn't did properly so your anger was justified" I answered him truthfully.

"I am sorry" He apologized again and my lips curled up "It wasn't your fault but still you are forgiven and tell me honestly am i the luckiest person on the earth to have your first apology"? I asked teasing him a little but his straight forward answer made me glare at him "Yes!"

"You are no fun" i huffed but his earlier words ranged in my mind.
I am not going to divorce you, never and ever!

"What do you meant by you aren't going to divorce me"? His actions, his words were all hinting to the impossible, do he like me? Even if he do, i still needed to clarify right?

"I just want to have you forever" Ya Allah! "What exactly is our relationship Yuhaan"? I asked in a mere whisper and placing a kiss on my forehead he replied calmly "Bivi hain aap hamari. Khabhi khabhi jawab ilfaz kay mohtaj nahi hote kyu kay Khamoshi mein bhi bht shorh hota hai «You are my wife. Sometimes answers are not in need of words because there is alot of noise in the silence too»"

"Mjhe woh shorh sunna hai «I want to listen that noise»" I asked a bit breathless because his lips were still on my forehead giving me butterflies, making me breathless "Zaroor «Sure»" just his one word was enough to make my heart beat accelerated.

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As we got home, i saw Yuhaan's bodyguards taking big suitcases inside the Mansion, i frowned and turned to ask Yuhaan but he just held my hand and walked inside.

As we entered the hallway i saw Mrs. Hamdaani standing beside the sofa and talking to Mrs. Khalid. A big smile appeared on my face and i turned to Yuhaan. He was as usual expressionless, he side glanced at her and walked upstairs without uttering a single word.

Mrs. Hamdaani also looked at Yuhaan, even took 2 steps towards him but Yuhaan paced up his steps and in seconds he was out of sight. I internally sighed looking at the pair of mother and son. Both are distant, none of them are trying to take a step futher.

I came out of my train of thoughts when i was pulled in a bear hug. I stiffened for a second but relaxed and with a wide smile, i wrapped my arms around Mrs. Hamdaani "I know, this is all because of you. Thank You my daughter"

I slightly shooked my head with a smile and pulled away "No! I did nothing, it's all because of your prayers" She smiled and stroking my hairs lovingly she said "Whatever you say my child but i know, even if you did nothing, you are a angel sent by Allah"

I passed her a smile and she added "Call me Mom dear, i know you are hesitating but i would love to hear Mom from your mouth" I smiled and slightly nodding my head i called her Mom "Okay as you say...Mom" She kissed my forehead and gestured me upstairs teasing me a little "Go to your room or else he will kick me out saying, you took away my wife"

I shyly averted my eyes and walked upstairs. Standing infront of the room, i took a deep breath and opened the door. He was standing by the big glass door of terrace looking out, his hands were in his pants pocket and with his sleeves folded up, his veiny arms and wrist were on display making me gulp a lump of ball.

He was deep in his thoughts that he didn't even realized that i was in the room. Should i do something to make his mood good and happy? Thinking for some seconds, a thought striked my mind and placing my bag on the bed, i semi yelled his name.

"Yuhaan" before he would turn, i ran towards him catching him off guard as i slightly flipped myself in his arms. He stumbled a bit but secured me in his embrace wrapping his arms around my waist "You are the best"

"I know that but you are really stupid"  his tone was slightly angry, i instantly passed him a glare and wriggled to get away "You are stupid, I don't know want to talk to you now" with a sly smirk on his face, he leaned closer and whispered in my ear so lowly that i tightened my hold on his neck.

"See you are stupid, do you really think, i will let you go" I averted my eyes down and in a reflex, he picked me up in a bridal style and sat on the bed making me sit on his lap "W-what......" I trailed off as he placed his finger on my lips "You talk so much Bivi «wife».........." He continued.

"If next time, you want to hug me so badly then tell me beforehand so i will be prepared" i widened my eyes "No! it's not like that, i was just......." I again trailed off as he pulled me closer by my waist "What if you tripped over something Ayzal? Doctor told you to rest and take care of your foots as much as you can and look at what you are doing, jumping around and all" Oh! So that's why he was angry.

"I wasn't jumping around, i was just......Okay i am sorry and i will be careful next time" I sighed and paused in between before apologizing. He softly pinched my nose earning a glare from me "Good girl"

But looking in his sparkling eyes, smiley face, my lips also curled up and i softly placed my head on his chest "Thank You for calling Mom back" he sighed and replied "But know this, i am just trying, i didn't forgave her"

"Yet!" I completed his unsaid word. He didn't said anything but just placed his head over mine softly. We sat there in silence for some minutes before i broke the silence "Yuhaan its 'Asar prayer' time, i have to do Wuzu so....." He slightly nodded his head before letting me go.

I did Wuzu and as i came out, he stood up from the bed, he looked at me like he wanted to say something but averted his eyes down and sat on the bed again. I sighed looking at him and walked towards him standing infront of him "Tell me what is it"? I asked him arching my eyebrow at him.

He kept quiet, i took a sigh and turned saying "Offer......." I was going to invite him for the prayer but trailed off as he stopped me holding my wrist "Can i offer prayer with you"? His words caught me off guard that i kept staring at him dumbfounded. I wasn't believing my ears right now, did he just asked to offer prayer with me?

Ya Allah! Apka jitna shukr karu utna kam hai.

"Yes!" My voice came out too loud as my smile was as big as the moon. I was way too excited "Wait for me" saying this he walked in the bathroom.

He came out after 10 minutes wearing white shalwar kameez and MashaAllah! left my mouth. His hairs were wet, he combed them back with his fingers and his blue eyes met mine in between. I passed him a smile and stood up from the bed. I wrapped a shawl over my head and handed him the prayer mat "I used to pray before 'She' left" he mumbled so lowly that i doubted that he wanted me to hear it.

I didn't said anything but just squeezed his hand softly in assurance. We both laid the prayer mat on the floor and started to offer prayer.

After offering my last salam, i looked his way who was making a dua peacefully. As he was a bit infront of me, i couldn't see his face, just his side face but i knew he was feeling relaxed, free of any kind of worry or tension.

I was always regular in offering prayer from a very young age but the peace i felt today, this moment, i can't even explain it. I have heard that offering prayer together with your husband or wife is magical but i always felt it like people are just exaggerating it but who knew how wrong i was. It was magical, soothing and impossibly calm moment.

I pulled my hand up in the air making a dua Ya Allah! Apka bht bht shukriya, apka jitna shukr karu utna kam hai. Mene aap se Jo bhi manga hai apne mjhe wo sab diya, apne mere se jo behtar liya bhi toh behtareen diya bhi, khabhi khali hath rehne nahi diya. Ya Allah! Apna karam ese hi bana Kay rakhiya ga hum sab par, apne hifzo eman mein rakhiyeh ga or Mama ko jald se jald sehat yab kr dein. Ya Allah! Yuhaan or Mom Kay darmiyan jo b deeware hai unko khatam kr dein. Jis din Mom Yuhaan ko chorh Kay gayi, uska yakeen khatam hogya lakin agr aj wo ayei hai toh uske tute huwe yakeen ki serii pe ussne apna phela kadam rakha hai. Ya Allah Jo acha shuru huwa hai uska akheer b bht acha ho. Ameen Sumameen!

I folded the prayer mat and placing it on the shelf, i turned towards him. He was standing by the door of terrace looking out in a daze. Going towards him, i softly wrapped my arms around his waist from the back thanking him politely "Thank You"

He undid my hands from his waist softly and turned towards me wrapping his arms around my waist pulling me closer. I closed my eyes as soon as i felt his lips on my forehead.

"Thank YOU!" he lowly uttered putting emphasis on 'You' and a wide smile appeared on my lips.